It’s been a rocky few weeks for Jenelle Evans.
As you’ve likely heard by now, Evans was hospitalized earlier this month following an altercation with her husband, David Eason.
Jenelle’s 911 call seemed to paint a pretty clear picture of what happened:
Despite Evans’ earlier claims of her husband’s innocence, David obviously got drunk, got angry, and attacked her.
Why then, did she come up with such elaborate excuses to explain her injuries — and why does she continue to cover for him?
We may never know for sure, but some fans think they’ve figured it out.
Take a look:
Hard Times
Jenelle and David were involved in an altercation that turned violent earlier this month. Now, Jenelle is assisting her husband in his efforts to sweep the whole incident under the rug.
The Absolute Worst
Fans have hated Eason for years, but now they have more reason to dislike him than ever before. And it’s not just the abuse allegations that have TM2 viewers so irate.
The Aftermath
People are outraged with the way David has handled the fallout from Jenelle’s hospital visit — either ignoring the matter entirely or joking about it on social media.
#FakeNews
From the start of the scandal, David has taken a page from the president’s playbook, dismissing all negative reports as fake news.
A Team Effort
Jenelle has assisted her troubled husband in his efforts to play innocent, even going so far as to concoct an elaborate and implausible story about how she sustained her injuries.
Jenelle’s Version
Jenelle’s account has changed several times over the course of the past week. First, she claimed that she tripped and fell during a party at her home …
Drunk and Dramatic
Later, she changed her tune, admitting that she and Eason fought, but dismissing the altercation as a “drunk and dramatic misunderstanding.”
A Freak Accident
Jenelle even tried to claim that she and David “fell into each other” and in their drunkenness, each thought they were being assaulted.
Desperation
Needless to say, Jenelle is really floundering in her efforts to explain away David’s assault. The question is, why?
A Possible Answer
Many fans believe David has enough damaging information on his wife to keep her quiet.
Blind Items
A pair of “blind item” posts published by the Crazy Days and Nights blog this week offer possible explanations for Jenelle’s decision to remain silent.
Sounds Like the Eason Home
“It is not so much the drug videos or the sex tape, but the racist and homophobic rants that would bring the MTV star down,” the first post reads.
Very On-Brand
David, of course, was fired for his bigoted social media rants, so Jenelle immediately emerged as the prime suspect when the piece was published.
A Painful Decision?
So is it possible that Jenelle really feels that she has no choice but to remain stay with Eason? Does she fear the loss of her lucrative MTV gig if she leaves him?
Another Possibility
That may very well be the case, but it’s not the only explanation for why Jenelle is standing by her man.
A Darker Truth
It’s possible that Jenelle believes David will do far worse than just sabotage her career if she leaves him.
Not Much of a Life
According to this account, Jenelle’s life with David is a private hell from which she feels she has no escape.
All Too Plausible
Sadly, it’s a situation that’s not uncommon, and if this is truly the case with Jenelle, then there are millions of abuse victims who can identify with her plight.
David Unscathed
Meanwhile, David seems to have emerged from the wreckage unscathed.
Already Unemployed
Having been fired from MTV back in February, Eason has no job to worry about.
Protecting His Position
As long as David is married to Jenelle, he’s assured of a certain level of financial comfort. And he’s unlikely to get spousal support in the case of a divorce, even if she can’t prove he’s been abusive.
Plenty of Motive
Needless to say, Eason has plenty of reasons to try and force Jenelle to stay.
Reasons of Her Own
Of course, some fans have pointed out that Jenelle might have her reasons to ride things out with David even if he’s not blackmailing her.
Custody Crisis
Evans has already lost custody of her eldest son, Jace, and she’s now locked into a legal battle with Nathan Griffith over custody of her second son, Kaiser.
No Escape
Needless to say, the situation may be far more complex than initially thought, and the truth may lie in some combination of all the existing fan theories. Whatever the case, we join thousands of concerned fans in their hope that Jenelle and her kids will be able to stay safe and extricate themselves from this dangerous situation as soon as possible.
UPDATE: Jenelle Is Back
Following her hiatus from social media, Jenelle is back on Instagram — and fans are finding much to be concerned about in her posts.
Foodies
“We love good food,” she captioned this photo of a recent date night with David, adding the hashtags “dinner date,” “beard goals,” and “get silly.”
The Response
The comments from fans reflected the growing concern for Jenelle’s safety, with many pointing out that the TM2 is more “covered up” than usual, possibly in an effort to conceal bruises.
Words of Support
“You are beautiful!” one kind follower told Evans. “Find a man who will treat u better girl.”
True Chaos
“You can try to fool the world but the real chaos will come up. Praying for you. Yikes,” remarked another.
Scary Stuff
“Are you waiting to be killed by him?” one concerned fan asked. “Stop fooling yourself. Think of your kids…. rooting for you. Hope you’ll find a way out.”